Character Relationship Map: Hitler

Characters

• Adolf Hitler (played by Richard Basehart) — protagonist

  The film’s central figure, Adolf Hitler turns a failed uprising and prison term into the foundation of a movement built on hatred, racial doctrine, discipline, and domination. He controls the party, s...

• Eva Braun (played by Maria Emo) — protagonist

  Eva Braun is a young clerk whose opinion influences Adolf Hitler’s choice of a photograph during a dinner gathering. Impressed by her, he invites her to a private dinner and later asks her to spend a...

• Geli Raubal (played by Cordula Trantow) — supporting

  Geli Raubal is presented through rumors surrounding her relationship with Adolf Hitler. He insists that she is only his niece, but the controversy threatens the public reputation of his movement. When...

• Joseph Goebbels (played by Martin Kosleck) — supporting

  Joseph Goebbels works to control the public image of the regime during a dinner gathering. His role connects him to the movement’s effort to manage appearances and shape public perception, while Adolf...

• Ernst Röhm (played by Berry Kroeger) — supporting

  Ernst Röhm is identified by Adolf Hitler as one of the leaders of a supposed conspiracy against the regime. Alongside Gregor Strasser, he becomes a target of Adolf Hitler’s decision to suppress enemie...

• Gregor Strasser (played by John Banner) — supporting

  Gregor Strasser is a party figure who warns Adolf Hitler that his private life and the rumors surrounding Geli Raubal are damaging the movement’s public reputation. Later, Adolf Hitler identifies Greg...

• Heinrich Himmler (played by Rick Traeger) — minor

  Heinrich Himmler is summoned by Adolf Hitler after military setbacks intensify. His appearance in the final section places him within the regime’s senior power structure, as Adolf Hitler reacts angril...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Adolf Hitler → Heinrich Himmler (Power Subordinate And Leader) — The plot presents Hitler as issuing commands and summoning Himmler.

  During the military setbacks, Adolf Hitler calls for Heinrich Himmler and demands absolute obedience.

• Adolf Hitler → Joseph Goebbels (Professional Regime Colleagues) — They are presented as figures working within the same regime, with Goebbels managing its public image.

  During a dinner gathering, Joseph Goebbels works to control the public image of the regime while Adolf Hitler is present.

• Adolf Hitler → Geli Raubal (Family Uncle And Niece) — Their family connection becomes a political-image concern.

  The plot says Adolf Hitler claims that Geli Raubal is only his niece.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Adolf Hitler → Eva Braun (Social Personal Association) — Their personal association is shown through private invitations.

  After Eva Braun offers an opinion on a photograph, Adolf Hitler invites her to a private dinner and later invites her to spend a week with him at the...

• Adolf Hitler → Ernst Röhm (Conflict Political Adversaries) — Hitler orders action against Röhm as part of the alleged conspiracy.

  Adolf Hitler identifies Ernst Röhm as a leader of a conspiracy and orders his suppression without ordinary judicial proceedings.

• Adolf Hitler → Gregor Strasser (Political Colleagues In Conflict) — Strasser's warnings and later designation as a conspirator place him in conflict with Hitler.

  Gregor Strasser warns that Adolf Hitler's private life is damaging the party, but Adolf Hitler rejects further discussion. Later, Adolf Hitler identif...

Story Analysis

The plot traces Hitler's rise from a failed uprising through organized political control, personal and regime conflicts, and a final military crisis.

Plot Progression

1. From Failed Revolt to Imprisonment — The Munich overthrow attempt collapses, and Hitler is arrested and convicted of treason. In Landsberg, he dictates ideas for a book he presents as a warning and weapon.
2. Campaign, Party, and Public Image — After release, Hitler organizes a campaign and treats elections as a struggle for control. Strasser's warning about Geli's effect on the party image is rejected, while Hitler asserts spiritual authori...
3. Private Invitations and Political Terror — Hitler's interaction with Eva develops from a photograph discussion to private invitations. The regime's use of violence intensifies as Hitler authorizes executions and targets Röhm and Strasser as al...
4. Military Crisis and Unyielding Orders — Military officers conclude that action against Hitler is necessary, while a briefcase mix-up delays Stauffenberg's report. Hitler reacts to setbacks, demands obedience, and ends by forbidding his staf...